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Batherson hat trick, YRP sergeant arrested & Crime Stoppers suspended — Ottawa Saturday

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🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Peel and York police arrest YRP sergeant Oct. 23 on seven charges. Sgt. Kin Pong Wong, 44, was arrested Oct. 23 and is facing seven charges including breach of trust, unauthorized use of a computer, possession of property obtained by crime, possession for the purpose of trafficking, attempt to obstruct justice, possession of a counterfeit stamp and accessing data; Wong has worked with York Regional Police since 2009 and is suspended with pay.
  2. Toronto police identify vehicle owner in alleged triple child abduction. Police say Ionut Stroe, 25, owns a white 2017 Ford Expedition with Ontario plate DJJS 875 alleged to have been used to take three children — Anastasia (4 months), Irina (3) and Daniel (6) — during a semi-supervised visit around 11:30 a.m. Friday near Midland Ave. and Eglinton Ave. E.; the children’s mother, Somerda Miclescu, 22, is wanted and Stroe is wanted on four counts of failing to comply with a release order.
  3. A pedestrian was fatally struck in Gatineau. Police in Gatineau reported a pedestrian fatality, described in the report as a pedestrian fatally struck in Gatineau.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Some Ontario voters are turning to AI chatbots for municipal-election research. Voter Eric Apps used Anthropic’s Claude to summarise candidates in Toronto’s Parkdale–High Park ward after longtime councillor Gord Perks retired; McGill researchers estimate about 40% of Quebec voters used AI during the recent provincial vote and received false or outdated information, and experts warn gaps appear for less-reported candidates.

🏈 Sports

  1. Drake Batherson nets hat trick as Senators beat Rangers 7-4. Drake Batherson scored three goals and added an assist in Ottawa’s 7-4 win Saturday night; Jonas Johansson made his Senators debut and stopped 23 of 27 shots, Jake Sanderson scored his first of the season (the game-winner), and Ottawa was outshot 27-25.
  2. William Nylander scores twice, including 300th career goal, in Maple Leafs’ 7-2 win. Nylander had two goals — the second his 300th career goal — as Toronto beat Edmonton 7-2; the Maple Leafs improved to 7-4-2, have won four straight, and are 12-2-1 all-time at Rogers Place since the Oilers moved into the arena, while Auston Matthews needs one point to reach 800 career points.

📰 Also Today

  • Senators credit maturity and Travis Green’s system after 7-4 win over Rangers.
  • Ottawa police suspend use of Crime Stoppers after data breach discovered.
  • Barrhaven East: who’s running to be Ottawa city councillor.
  • Platform cheat sheet: where mayoral candidates stand on taxes and spending.
  • It’s crunch time in Ottawa’s mayoral race; front‑runners outline closing plans.
  • Canadian women’s rugby beat England for a second straight win.
  • Boychuk scores late to lift Roses to NSL Supporters’ Shield over Rapid.
  • (Duplicate listed in Sports) Toronto’s Matthews extends road point streak to five games.

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Source Articles (13)

Ottawa police suspend use of Crime Stoppers after data breach uncovered

The Ottawa Police Service says it is suspending its use of Crime Stoppers after an exclusive CBC News investigation revealed the extent of a massive data leak.

General Oct 24, 2026

It's crunch time in Ottawa's election. Here's how the mayoral front-runners plan to win

With just one weekend left before Ottawa voters head to the polls, mayoral front-runners Neil Saravanamuttoo, Alex Lawson, Jeff Leiper and Mark Sutcliffe are strategizing about how to make the best of it.

General Oct 24, 2026

Pedestrian fatally struck in Gatineau

One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Gatineau on Friday evening.

General Oct 24, 2026

Platform cheat sheet: Where the mayoral candidates stand on taxes and spending

In the last days before the municipal election, CBC Ottawa is comparing what the leading candidates for mayor are promising on the issues voters told us matter most. Today: taxes and spending.

General Oct 24, 2026

Boychuk lifts Roses to NSL's Supporters' Shield with late goal in win over Rapid

The Montreal Roses got a goal in the 81st minute from Tanya Boychuk and a shutout performance from goalkeeper Gabrielle Lambert to clinch first place in the Northern Super League with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Ottawa Rapid.

General Oct 24, 2026

Canadian women's rugby team scores 2nd straight win over powerhouse England

One loss isn’t a losing streak, but dropping two in a row is cause for concern. That’s exactly where the England Red Roses find themselves following Friday’s 31-22 setback in Ottawa, falling to Canada for a second time in the Rugby Rematch Tour of the WXV Global Series.

General Oct 24, 2026
Owner of vehicle used in alleged triple abduction identified

Owner of vehicle used in alleged triple abduction identified

Ionut Stroe, 25, is the owner of a 2017 White Ford Expedition vehicle with Ontario license plate DJJS 875 that police say was used in the alleged abduction of the three children.

Crime Oct 24, 2026

Barrhaven East: Here's who’s running to be your Ottawa city councillor

Wilson Lo won the debut race in the new ward of Barrhaven East in 2022. He's in a five-person mix to represent it for another four years.

General Oct 24, 2026
Why some Ontario voters are turning to AI chatbots for 2026 municipal elections

Why some Ontario voters are turning to AI chatbots for 2026 municipal elections

During Quebec's provincial election, an estimated 40 per cent of voters turned to AI chatbots and received false and outdated information about the election, researchers said.

Politics Oct 24, 2026
Energized Leafs continue hot roll with 7-2 win

Energized Leafs continue hot roll with 7-2 win

Picking the Toronto Maple Leafs to win in Edmonton has become a safe bet in recent years.

Sports Oct 24, 2026
Ontario police officer facing 7 charges following multi-jurisdictional investigation

Ontario police officer facing 7 charges following multi-jurisdictional investigation

A York police officer has been suspended with pay following an investigation by Peel Regional Police and York Regional Police (YRP).

Crime Oct 24, 2026
Senators chalk up win to maturity, systems

Senators chalk up win to maturity, systems

There are lessons to be learned in every game and the Ottawa Senators, so far, are proving to be good students.

Sports Oct 24, 2026
Batherson nets hat trick as Senators sink Rangers

Batherson nets hat trick as Senators sink Rangers

The Ottawa Senators survived a late rally by the New York Rangers to earn a 7-4 win Saturday night.

Sports Oct 24, 2026